📜 Hotel Details
Kinugawa Onsen Street is one of the premier hot spring destinations in the Kanto region of Japan. The ASAYA Hotel, established in 1888, is the oldest hot spring accommodation on this street. Upon entering the hotel, guests are immediately captivated by the grandeur and elegance of the soaring lobby, where the beautiful melodies of a pipe organ resonate throughout the space. Guests can indulge in the luxurious atmosphere filled with classic charm, enjoying the hot springs and sumptuous cuisine, and leisurely spend a blissful time away from the hustle and bustle.
The hot spring facilities at ASAYA Hotel are quite extensive, with the most notable being the "Sky Garden Open-Air Bath" located on the 13th floor, which is also the highest open-air hot spring in Kinugawa Onsen. Here, guests can relax in the gentle and comfortable hot spring while taking in the breathtaking views of the mountains and townscape of Kinugawa. Additionally, there are two large baths separated by gender. Each guest room is equipped with a source spring drainage hot spring, and some rooms even feature scenic baths and open-air baths. During their stay, guests can fully enjoy the renowned Kinugawa Onsen, famous for its legendary healing properties.
The guest rooms are distributed between the Hachibankan and Shuhokan, with various types of accommodations available in both buildings. Some rooms are decorated with traditional Tochigi Prefecture crafts, such as Kanuma Kumiko, and there are also rooms with open-air baths and Japanese-style rooms that overlook the valley scenery, each exuding a tranquil and gentle atmosphere. Dining options include a luxurious buffet or a kaiseki meal featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients. In particular, the buffet menu is quite abundant, offering 100 dishes for dinner and 60 dishes for breakfast.
